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January 29, 2014

5:30 pm- 6:30 pm

West Grace South, Room 1000A

835 West Grace Street

Representatives from the Young Nonprofit Professionals Association pull back the curtain and reveal the real story about working for a cause. Learn about their journey toward a career with a nonprofit and strategies you can use to find a job that fits your passion. Open to all students. This event is a partnership with Connect VA

Nonprofit Career Fair

February, 5 2014

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Richmond Salons, University Student Commons

What interests you? Chances are, a nonprofit organization exists related to your interest. Learn about career and internship opportunities during the Nonprofit Career Fair. Connect with representatives from dozens of organizations and discover the skills and talents you need for a career in the nonprofit sector. All students are welcome. This event is a partnership with Connect VA.

For more than 15 years, Wilkerson’s Consultants, Inc. has been committed to changing the lives of at-risk youth, one child at a time! Wilkerson’s Consultants Inc. offers Intensive In-Home Counseling, Therapeutic Day Treatment and Therapeutic Mentoring Services. Wilkerson’s Consultants works diligently to provide support for at-risk youth that have serious mental, emotional and behavioral problems that present challenges in the home, school and community. It is our goal to help our clients prepare for success so they can experience a life free from dysfunction and institutional dependency. Wilkerson’s Consultants Inc. is expanding our programs and need additional professional staff who are dedicated, experienced, and want a career opportunity to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth.

Full-Time and Part-Time Job Openings

Intensive In-Home

Intensive In-Home is designed to be a short-term medically necessary mental health service that provides therapeutic interventions for client and their family. The service provides life skills activities, behavior management, parent education, crisis intervention and case management that supports permanency goals. Services are person centered, family focused and foster safe connections in their community.

Therapeutic Day Treatment

School Based

Therapeutic Day Treatment is a school based service that provides a model of positive behavioral interventions and supports to at-risk students. Wilkerson’s Consultants counselors assist the student to process and manage stressors associated with peer interactions, teacher / student dynamics and academic challenges. Wilkerson’s Consultants work to strengthen home and school partnerships through participation in school and community events, IEP meetings, faculty meetings, and different school committee that support the school and promotes a positive learning environment.

After School/Summer

Therapeutic Day Treatment is offered after school and during the summer. Therapeutic Day Treatment Service provides a full day of activity based treatment programs in a fun filled and therapeutic environment. Youth continue to work on their treatment goals in their Individual Service Plan while having fun.

Staff Qualifications

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor degree, Masters Degree preferred and have a minimum of 1-year clinical experience working with at-risk-youth. The following degrees are accepted:

Are you interested in practicing your professional interviewing skills? Do you want to improve your skills interacting with professional recruiters? Would you like to practice your elevator pitch on someone other than your roommate?
If you said yes to any of these questions, sign up NOW for one of the mock interview sessions available with recruiters from Enterprise Holdings (the parent company of Enterprise Rent-a-Car).
To sign up, follow these quick steps: 1. Use the “Jobs & Internships Search” link to search for job #1337 using the keyword “mock” or the job ID #1337 in an advanced search. 2. Click on the “View Interview Schedule” button attached to job #1337. 3. Click on the Schedule ID #59. 4. Click on the “Sign Up” Button. 5. Choose the interview time slot that works best for you – click on the word “Sign-Up” next to your preferred time.
Be sure to come to the mock interview professionally dressed and with a copy of your resume printed out to share with your interviewer.

This is an independent contractor position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
– Assist and train individuals in a home setting to enable the individual to maintain health status, develop skills in IADL’s and adapting to community and home environments. Empower and support each individual in developing their own lifestyle. -Train in functional skills related to personal care (Toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.) -Train in function skills related to use of community resources (transportation, shopping social and recreational activities, etc.) -Monitor health and physical condition and assistance with medication and or medical needs if applicable. -Assist with personal care, ADLs and use of community resources (completing personal care tasks when physically unable to do so, ensure hygiene and eating needs are met, complete daily tasks) -Supervise to ensure individuals health and safety at all times -Training in adapting behavior for home and community (redirecting anger, handling social encounters with others, developing a circle of support)

*Qualifications:

Education required: HS Diploma/GED Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities is preferred but not required. Training is available.

How to Apply in Addition to HireRams:

If you are interested and have at least 1 year of experience please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@dominionwaiver.com Please email, do not call. Immediate positions are available.

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